Scale AI AI and machine learning salaries
Across 20 open AI and machine learning postings at Scale AI that state a range, the middle half pays $211k–$302k a year, with a median of $243k. The lowest posted floor is $122k and the highest ceiling $378k. This is base pay as posted by Scale AI, converted to US dollars; equity and bonus are not included.
The range
Postings by the midpoint of the posted range, in steps of $20k
Median by team at Scale AI
Postings with a stated range: Engineering leadership 7 · AI and machine learning 20 · Backend engineering 16 · Sales 9 · Solutions engineering 21 · Product management 11 · Marketing 5
AI and machine learning pay by level
| Level | Postings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | 5 | $243k | $243k–$243k |
| Senior | 3 | $245k | $244k–$286k |
| Staff and principal | 5 | $309k | $300k–$327k |
| Lead | 3 | $203k | $180k–$265k |
Best-paid open AI and machine learning roles
26 AI and machine learning roles open at Scale AI now
20 of them show the pay range on the posting.
Questions
How much does Scale AI pay for AI and machine learning roles?
The median of the 20 posted ranges is $243k a year; the middle half sits between $211k and $302k.
Is this base salary or total compensation?
Base salary as written in the posting. Many US employers post ranges under state pay transparency laws (California, New York, Washington, Colorado and others); equity and bonus are not part of these figures.
Why posted ranges and not self-reported salaries?
A posted range is what the employer commits to for a role it has open today. It is fresher than a survey and cannot be inflated by respondents. Each posting counts once, at the midpoint of its range.
Which level pays most?
Staff and principal roles have the highest median here: $309k a year across 5 postings.